editing… The Galley 5 Jul 20148 Nov 2015 The galley -- or an advanced reader's copy minus the cover -- of my novel Acquisition is here. Yay!! This is an exciting time for any author, but especially for…
blogging… On Disappointment 1 Jul 20148 Nov 2015 Posted a few thoughts on disappointment at writingfeemail. Would you check it out? Renee Johnson is the author of Acquisition, and The Haunting of William Gray. She is currently working…
blogging… Special Offer from T. B. Markinson 4 Jun 20148 Nov 2015 Most of you know our blogging friend and author T. B. Markinson. She guest posted for me in December, giving us all a taste of her journey as a writer.…
editing… BIG ANNOUNCEMENT — One of my Novels is Getting Published! 17 May 20148 Nov 2015 Cue the fireworks and the marching band. Sing hallelujah and beat the drums! One of my novels has been contracted by The Wild Rose Press! Yes, my friends, one of…
contests… Writing Sample at the Ready 17 Apr 20148 Nov 2015 The rules are clear. You must complete all information blocks. You've had no trouble so far...name, address, email. And then it appears. That empty white square. They are requesting a…
writing Head Cleaning? What? 18 Mar 20148 Nov 2015 I've tried to go wireless with all of my computing needs. You know what I mean - keyboard, mouse, printer. Printer?? Is there really such a thing? I know they…
writing Ahh…Romance 14 Feb 20148 Nov 2015 It's Valentine's Day. Romance, hearts, flowers, bubbly drinks, chocolate, aromatic bath oil, candlelight, poetry; and all of that is just to set the stage for my favorite novel category -…
quotes… When words aren’t enough 11 Feb 20148 Nov 2015 A stack of magazines waited patiently for their turn to be read. Most still had their protective covers attached. Many times I lifted them to toss out, but hesitated. How…
blogging… Guest Posting by T. B. Markinson 12 Dec 20138 Nov 2015 T. B. Markinson is guest posting for me today. Most of you know her fabulous blog 50yearproject where she explores novels, movies, and interesting corners of the world. If that…
writing Listening To Your Inner Voice 8 Dec 20138 Nov 2015 Listening to your Inner Voice One of the most amazing things about delving fully into a writing project is the amount of words accumulating as the mind drips into the…